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Sherborn Select Board
How the Sherborn Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Steven L. Tsai joined the board after the May 9, 2023 town election, succeeding George Morrill (first meeting May 25, 2023). That night the board chose Jeff Waldron as Chair, Eric Johnson as Vice Chair and Steven L. Tsai as Clerk (“VOTE: 5 - 0 via roll call” each). Covers 37 meetings, May 25 to June 11, 2024.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetYour Sherborn ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
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Loaded: Sherborn Select Board minutes from September 10, 2020 through September 10, 2026: 168 meetings and 1,336 votes. The town’s Agenda Center has no Select Board minutes before September 10, 2020, so nothing earlier is here; the board was already called the Select Board then. Included are the board’s own meetings held before or during other bodies’ sessions (Advisory Committee budget hearings, Town Meeting nights, Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board hearings) when the minutes record the Select Board opening its own meeting and voting; only the Select Board’s votes are shown. The May 4, 2023 minutes are loaded from the file the town posted in that meeting’s Agenda slot. Not here: executive-session minutes (including two released executive-session files posted as minutes, October 22 and December 3, 2020); the November 4, 2021 posting, when only two members came and the meeting did not take place; postings where the board only attended another body’s meeting and no Select Board minutes were posted; meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes (among them the January 16, 2024 joint meeting with the Zoning Board of Appeals, the August 7, 2025 meeting with Congressman Jake Auchincloss and the April 28, 2026 meeting before Annual Town Meeting); and meetings after September 10, 2026 (the September 24, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). Five sets of minutes loaded (July 28, 2022; September 27, October 17 and December 7, 2023; March 21, 2026) are scanned images, which MassVoter read with text recognition, so quoted words may keep small reading errors; all other minutes are typed documents with searchable text. Nearly every Sherborn vote is recorded as a roll call that lists each member’s vote (“Vote: Tsai - aye; DeRensis - aye; Waldron - aye; Sichel - aye; and Neutra - aye”), and we show each vote as recorded; some give only a count (“Approved: 5-0-0”), shown as every member present voting yes when it matches the members present. Where a roll call leaves out a member who was present, that member is left out of the vote, with a note; where it lists a member twice, contradicts its own count, or a count does not match the members present, we show the count or the result only, with a note (9 votes show the count only and 16 the result only). Members who recused themselves, left the room or had not yet arrived are not shown as voting. A member who is not on a meeting’s attendance list is not counted present, even when the minutes name that member in a vote (six meetings, each noted). We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Apr 18Approve the May 14, 2024 Town Election WarrantMotion: Motion: Move to approve the May 14, 2024 Town Election Warrant…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 18, 2024: Approve the May 14, 2024 Town Election Warrant
Motion: Move to approve the May 14, 2024 Town Election Warrant Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye, Johnson, aye; Waldron
Yes: DeRensis, Johnson, Neutra, TsaiThe roll call lists Jeff Waldron without a vote, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the May 14, 2024 Town Election Warrant Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye, Johnson, aye; Waldron.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Tsai)
Apr 18Approve the Promoters License and to waive the fee…Motion: Motion: Move to approve the Promoters License and to waive the…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 18, 2024: Approve the Promoters License and to waive the fee and to also approve the following: Place sandwich boards on several locations (non-view obstructing) around and leading into Sherborn, e.g. the...
Motion: Move to approve the Promoters License and to waive the fee and to also approve the following: Place sandwich boards on several locations (non-view obstructing) around and leading into Sherborn, e.g. the island on Rt. 16 at the bottom of Pine Hill Drive & the lawn of the Library from April 24th to May 11th Hang a banner at the Rt. 16/27 split from April 24th to May 11th Use the Town Hall grounds for vendor and/or attendee parking and general fair purposes Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye, Johnson, aye; Waldron
Yes: DeRensis, Johnson, Neutra, TsaiThe roll call lists Jeff Waldron without a vote, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the Promoters License and to waive the fee and to also approve the following: Place sandwich boards on several locations (non-view obstructing) around and leading into Sherborn, e.g. the island on Rt. 16 at the bottom of Pine Hill Drive & the lawn of the Library from April 24th to May 11th Hang a banner at the Rt. 16/27 split from April 24th to May 11th Use the Town Hall grounds for vendor and/or attendee parking and general fair purposes Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye, Johnson, aye; Waldron.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Johnson)
Apr 4Authorize a Reserve Fund Transfer Request in the amount…Motion: Motion: Move to authorize a Reserve Fund Transfer Request in the…Passed 4–0 · see note
April 4, 2024: Authorize a Reserve Fund Transfer Request in the amount of $5,000 of which $3,000 is for the matching funds and $2,00 for acquisition costs
Motion: Move to authorize a Reserve Fund Transfer Request in the amount of $5,000 of which $3,000 is for the matching funds and $2,00 for acquisition costs. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye, Waldron, aye, DeRensis, aye
Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Tsai, WaldronThe minutes say Eric Johnson had left before this vote (“Eric Johnson left the meeting Consideration of a Reserve Fund Transfer Acquisition of Par”).
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to authorize a Reserve Fund Transfer Request in the amount of $5,000 of which $3,000 is for the matching funds and $2,00 for acquisition costs. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Roll Call: Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye, Waldron, aye, DeRensis, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Mar 16Support Article 14Motion: Motion to support Article 14 Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Steven Tsai…Failed 2–2 · No: DeRensis, Waldron
March 16, 2024 (Special meeting): Support Article 14
Motion to support Article 14 Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call Vote: Marian Neutra, aye, Tsai, aye, DeRensis, nay, Waldron, nay Voted 2-2 with one member recused. - defeated
Yes: Neutra, TsaiNo: DeRensis, WaldronThe minutes say the vote was “2-2 with one member recused” (defeated) without naming the member; the roll call does not list Eric Johnson, so he is left out of this vote. The minutes say “Eric Johnson has recused himself from this vote Motion to support Articl”, so Eric Johnson is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Motion to support Article 14 Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call Vote: Marian Neutra, aye, Tsai, aye, DeRensis, nay, Waldron, nay Voted 2-2 with one member recused. - defeated.” (Motion: Neutra, second: Tsai)
Mar 7Authorize $75,000 of ARPA funds to be allocated to…Motion: Motion: Move to authorize $75,000 of ARPA funds to be allocated…Passed · see note
March 7, 2024: Authorize $75,000 of ARPA funds to be allocated to the Woodhaven Leland Farms Water Project
Motion: Move to authorize $75,000 of ARPA funds to be allocated to the Woodhaven Leland Farms Water Project Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call Vote: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Neutra, aye; Neutra, aye, Waldron, aye
The roll call lists Marian Neutra twice. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to authorize $75,000 of ARPA funds to be allocated to the Woodhaven Leland Farms Water Project Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Eric Johnson Roll Call Vote: DeRensis, aye; Johnson, aye; Neutra, aye; Neutra, aye, Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Johnson)
Mar 7Reduce the DPW Roadway Management requested capital budget to…Motion: Motion: Move to reduce the DPW Roadway Management requested capital budget…Passed 3–2 · No: DeRensis, Neutra
March 7, 2024: Reduce the DPW Roadway Management requested capital budget to $150,00 from the original request of $250,000
Motion: Move to reduce the DPW Roadway Management requested capital budget to $150,00 from the original request of $250,000. Moved: Eric Johnson Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: 3 - 2 -0 Roll Call: Johnson, aye; Waldon, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, nay, DeRensis, nay
Yes: Johnson, Tsai, WaldronNo: DeRensis, Neutra
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to reduce the DPW Roadway Management requested capital budget to $150,00 from the original request of $250,000. Moved: Eric Johnson Second: Jeffrey Waldron Vote: 3 - 2 -0 Roll Call: Johnson, aye; Waldon, aye; Tsai, aye; Neutra, nay, DeRensis, nay.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Waldron)
Mar 7Support Article 12: Community Preservation ActMotion: Motion: Move to support Article 12: Community Preservation Act. Moved: Marian…Passed 4–1 · No: Johnson
March 7, 2024: Support Article 12: Community Preservation Act
Motion: Move to support Article 12: Community Preservation Act. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Steven Tsai Approved: 4-1-0 Roll Call Vote: Neutra, aye; DeRensis, aye; Waldron, aye; Tsai, aye; Johnson, nay
Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Tsai, WaldronNo: Johnson
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to support Article 12: Community Preservation Act. Moved: Marian Neutra Second: Steven Tsai Approved: 4-1-0 Roll Call Vote: Neutra, aye; DeRensis, aye; Waldron, aye; Tsai, aye; Johnson, nay.” (Motion: Neutra, second: Tsai)
Mar 7File Special Legislation as approved at the October 17,…Motion: Motion: Move to file Special Legislation as approved at the October…Passed 4–0 · see note
March 7, 2024: File Special Legislation as approved at the October 17, 2023 Special Town Meeting
Motion: Move to file Special Legislation as approved at the October 17, 2023 Special Town Meeting. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Approved: 4-0-0 Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye
Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Tsai, WaldronThe minutes say Eric Johnson had left before this vote (“Eric Johnson left the meeting. Motion: Move to file Special Legislation as approved at th”).
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to file Special Legislation as approved at the October 17, 2023 Special Town Meeting. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Marian Neutra Approved: 4-0-0 Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Neutra)
Mar 7Approve the first 3 items of the Consent Agenda…Motion: Motion: Move to approve the first 3 items of the Consent…Passed 4–0 · see note
March 7, 2024: Approve the first 3 items of the Consent Agenda and to vote separately on the 4th consent agenda item
Motion: Move to approve the first 3 items of the Consent Agenda and to vote separately on the 4th consent agenda item. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye
Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Tsai, WaldronThe minutes say Eric Johnson had left before this vote (“Eric Johnson left the meeting. Motion: Move to file Special Legislation as approved at th”).
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the first 3 items of the Consent Agenda and to vote separately on the 4th consent agenda item. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Tsai)
Mar 7Approve the FY25 Budget Requests to Representative James Arena-DeRosa…Motion: Motion: Move to approve the FY25 Budget Requests to Representative James…Passed 4–0 · see note
March 7, 2024: Approve the FY25 Budget Requests to Representative James Arena-DeRosa as amended
Motion: Move to approve the FY25 Budget Requests to Representative James Arena-DeRosa as amended. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye
Yes: DeRensis, Neutra, Tsai, WaldronThe minutes say Eric Johnson had left before this vote (“Eric Johnson left the meeting. Motion: Move to file Special Legislation as approved at th”).
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to approve the FY25 Budget Requests to Representative James Arena-DeRosa as amended. Moved: Paul DeRensis Second: Steven Tsai Roll Call: DeRensis, aye; Neutra, aye; Tsai, aye; Waldron, aye.” (Motion: DeRensis, second: Tsai)
From the Sherborn Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. No member photos yet: the town’s website shows none, and MassVoter has not found a captioned photo of any current member.
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